The last 2 weeks we have been over to Garrison Park in Williamsville. This park has come a long way since we first moved to Buffalo!
A couple of years ago they replaced the playground equipment and now most everything is brand new. (The swing set is older) There is a large sandbox with a bunch of big trucks and other sand toys for the kids to play with. Also, in late June the wading pool opens and it is FREE!
One of the things I love about Garrison Park is the big gazebo. Perfect if you want to pack your lunch or if you need shelter from a sudden rain shower passing through! (And I speak from experience on both counts!)
A couple of need-to-know things about the park. First, there are no bathrooms. Last summer there was a porter potty placed in the park but just for the summer, I believe. Second, be careful of where you park or you may find yourself with a parking ticket. Do not park too close to the fire hydrant and be sure you are at least 15 feet from the crosswalk. Last summer I was ticketed for parking too close to the crosswalk and a friend of mine got a ticket for parking too close to the fire hydrant.
I apologize that I don't have a picture of the park to go with this post. I meant to bring my camera both weeks to snap a shot but I forgot both times! Next time we go I will try to remember the camera!
February/Mid-Winter Break Camps and Activities
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absolutely LOVE the wading pool! Fenced area, lifeguard on duty, large without needing to beright on top of your walking child. You may bring pool toys and small/medium floatie toys. Open 10-7.
ReplyDeleteWe are headed there this week, I think. Hours are 10-7 or 11-7? This link: http://village.williamsville.ny.us/PoolAttendantsInformation.pdf
ReplyDeletesays 11-7.
oops! 11-7
ReplyDeleteThe playground at Maple East (next to Millard Suburban Hospital) is also good ... items for younger kids and includes a stairway for access to the slides as well as the usual ladders and climbing devices so that young or small children and/or older or larger caregivers can accompany a young child. Swings (including 2 really nice seat swings),various monkey bars, climbing walls, and standing teter-totters are also on-site.
ReplyDeleteThe old wood climber was taken down over the winter ... thank goodness!
We had a great time today at the Wading Pool at Garrison!
ReplyDeleteYes, we also like Maple East! I didn't know they had completely removed the old wooden set.
Garrison wading pool closes this weekend ... I think Sunday (8/22/10) is the last day.
ReplyDeleteWow - already? Thanks for letting us know!
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